Shaggy angler
📖 Overview
Inhabits still muddy habitats that are either deep or offshore or shallow rocky and coral reefs . Oviparous. Eggs are bound in ribbon-like sheath or mass of gelatinous mucus called 'egg raft' or 'veil' . Minimum depth reported taken from Ref. 57178. Solitary and often among leaf-eater debris (Ref 90102).
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 7. First dorsal spine about the same length as the 2nd dorsal spine, with a large tuff of filaments. Ground color of head and body light-tan with narrow blackish brown streaks. All fins with blackish-brown spots. Illicium longer than next dorsal fin ray with small rounded to elongate esca . Attains 45 cm SL. : short and / or deep; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Shaggy angler is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Shaggy angler is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous. Eggs are bound in ribbon-like sheath or mass of gelatinous mucus called 'egg raft' or 'veil' .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 0 - 90 m . Tropical; 28°N - 35°S, 26°E - 149°W West Pacific: East Africa, India, and Malaysia to the Moluccas, north to Taiwan, south to northern Australia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chironectes hispidus | Bloch & Schneider | 1801 | Synonym |
| Lophius hispidus | Bloch & Schneider | 1801 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 14 records indexed .
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